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London pre-open: Stocks to fall as investors mull inflation data
London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Wednesday as investors mull the latest UK inflation data.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: German economy, Microsoft, Asda/Co-op
Germany will avoid a recession this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has insisted, despite the energy crisis which has ravaged its economy. Mr Scholz said that new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals on the Baltic and North Sea coasts would help cushion the blow from the energy crisis on Germany’s crucial manufacturing sector. – Guardian.
Vistry sees FY in line, makes strong start to Q1
Housebuilder Vistry said it was on track to deliver annual profits in line with expectations, despite a challenging market after last September’s disastrous government mini-budget that sent markets into freefall.
US close: Stocks mixed as traders digest more Q4 earnings
Wall Street stocks delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as market participants digested more corporate earnings.